Revelation, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Justin the martyr around 100 to 165 ac, irenaeus around 140 to 220 ac and the muratori canon end of 2 nd century confirm that the apostle john is the author. The revelation of jesus christ was given to john by god to show his servants what must soon take place. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes. The book of revelation starts with a warning to the seven churches scattered throughout the known world at that time. This book is a revelation given to john the apostle late in his life by jesus christ. Book of revelation summary the book opens with our narrator, john. The book of revelation is a teachers delight, yet the preacher must tread softly here. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. This outline is based primarily on the historical background interpretation with the belief that revelation was written during the reign of the roman emperor domitian, a.
John was told to write the things which thou hast seen, which includes the glorified vision of christ in chapter one past. An introduction and commentary, homer hailey baker, 1979. This article reflects what i believe best represents the biblical evidence. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. The book of revelation in outline form the bible in outline form kindle edition by gingrich, dr roy. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events, symbols, and entities witnessed by john. God hits him with a doozy of a revelation hey, thats not a bad idea for a title. No book of the bible is more puzzling to the average bible reader than revelation.
The revelation is the only book in the nt mentioning john as author. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction resource. Of course, even after going over the books content, it can still be difficult to know what revelation is all about. Revelation with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It is the first book that many new to the bible want to study, while it is often neglected by mature. The book of revelation in the bible is one of the more difficult books of the bible to understand. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. The person of jesus christ christ in glory, chapter 1 a. The book of revelation often called the book of revelations, revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible.
Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. T he key to the contents of the book of revelation is given in the divine outline of revelation 1. This is very helpful in terms of understanding the book. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by spe cifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. Barrick the bereans adult bible fellowship placerita baptist church 2011 mission statement this study of the book of revelation gives special attention to the testimony it provides concerning our. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. John mentions his name four times in the book revelation 1. Hes just a mildmannered christian guy living in exile whenpow. It also describes the world that will come into being after this earth is destroyed.
The book was written by the apostle john from the isle of patmos. Simple outline of the book of revelation mike bickle page 3 see. Here is a outline of the events that are witnessed by john and rec. May you deepen your understanding of his character as you study.
The holy scriptures start with a revelation on the past genesis 1 and they end with a revelation on the future. An outline of the book of revelation search out the. The book was written for people in johns day with principles applicable to the end of time. An outline of the book of revelation by jon paulien. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online. The book of revelation introduction the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servantsthings which must shortly take place. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. It is also very different from any kind of writing that is familiar to most people today. With a account you will be able to save items to read and study later. It is also very different from any kind of writing. A testimony of jesus christ is a commentary that explains some of the mysteries of revelation. Short summary of the book of revelation prophecy talk.
John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. Pdf the book of revelation outline, page 6 t h e t i m e s o f t h e g e n t i l e s i. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. Jesus christs warning to his churches to be ready for the last days.
What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. The purpose of the book was to strengthen the faith of the members of these churches by giving to them the assurance that deliverance. Revelations symbolic visions are similar to what youd see in the old testament prophecies of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. The testimony of jesus in the book of revelation by william d. Revelation is certainly different from other books of the new testament. The basic outline of revelation, then, is provided for us by jesus himself. This outline is the result of bible studies in the book of revelation. Revelation is the last book of the bible and is a prophetic book of the end of the age and the return of christ. An outline of the book of revelation jon paulien blog.
Worthy is the lamb, ray summers broadman press, 1951. Detailed outline of the book of revelation endtimes events. The purpose of the book was to give encouragement to christians at. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of revelation in outline form the bible in outline form. The fourth part has five chronological sections in which the events occur in sequential order. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. More than conquerors, william hendricksen baker book house, 1971. It is populated by winged and wild creatures, locust plagues, and sevenheaded beasts. View the chapter outline of the book of revelation. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. He describes of the seven churches their qualities andor their weaknesses and failings such as sardis and laodicea.
Revelation is filled with obscure and fantastic symbolism, and it teems with mystical references. Revelation, leon morris tyndale new testament commentaries, eerdmans, 1984. Chapter 1 of revelation presents an introduction to and an outline of the book of revelation. The book of revelation is strikingly different from the rest of the new testament. The author of the book of revelation, saint john the divine, offers a transcription of seven letters and later describes strange beasts, visions of judgments, governments, demonic battles, heaven, and a new world order a prophetic vision for the end of the world. Written by john, the book of revelation is often difficult to interpret, comprehend, and place in context with the rest of the bible. The last book of the new testament is also called the prophecy book and the revelation of jesus christ. Four main parts there are four parts in the structure of revelation. Under these conditions, a christian named john wrote revelation, addressing it to the seven churches that were in asia minor. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. A summary of each chapter in the book of revelation.
Revelation s symbolic visions are similar to what youd see in the old testament prophecies of ezekiel, daniel, and zechariah. Summary of the book this is not a comprehensive outline of the book. The first five seals described in the book of revelation are dealt with in 11 verses see revelation 6. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Chapter outline of the book of revelation united church. Book of revelation is actually a christian prophecy book filled with old testamentstyle language and imagery narrating events and descriptions like the mark of the beast, the battle of armageddon, the binding of devil, the rule of the lord, the great white throne of judgment and the finally the nature of the eternal city of god. The book of revelation in outline form the bible in. The revelation is a very solemn book speaking much about divine judgments but it is also a wonderful book in which we find the completion of gods ways up to eternal glory. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Many outlines have been proposed by different scholars, some focusing on patterns of seven, others on. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. For that reason, many wouldbe students have become discouraged in their attempt to discern its message.
John is told to write down everything god shows him, and boy is god going to show him some strange things. It is a book filled with symbols, figures, and strange imagery. It will be necessary to look up the scriptures shown in the outline to get a more complete picture of the subjects addressed. Each had six wings also covered with eyes top and bottom. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Book of revelation explained a testimony of jesus christ. This outline of revelation is intended to assist you as you investigate gods word. So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. Unfortunately, this has caused some people to shy away from the book. What is commanded to be written to the angels, that is, the ministers of the churches of ephesus, re 2. Revelation, alan johnson expositors bible commentary, zondervan, 1981. An outline of the book of revelation search out the scriptures.
Christs letters to churches in ephesus, smyrna, pergamum and thyatira. Let us refer to it as the revelation just as the book reads. Sincere and intelligent christians disagree on the interpretation of the book of revelation and the last day events. This relatively brief study outline with questions and comments is designed to be an introduction to the book of revelation. Revelation simply forecasts the apocalypse, which is a synonym for revelation.
Years ago i heard some preach this book of revelation as we do the gospel. The purpose of the book was to strengthen the faith of the members of these churches by giving to them the assurance that deliverance from the evil powers arrayed against them was close at hand. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The book of revelation in outline form the bible in outline. It is a revelation that was received by the apostle john while he was in romanimposed exile on the island of patmos in the eastern mediterranean around 90 a. The rise and fall of the antichrist appendix four a brief overview of the book of revelation. The fourth approach of the book of revelation is not examined by elliot and is the view that this study shall take. The apostle of jesus and the author of the gospel of john and the three letters of nt. The outline employed in this paper is a modification of what was learned from s. Jun 27, 2017 explores the literary composition of revelation and explains the significance of its outline and major arguments. A brief overview of the book of revelation the rise and. Bible studies and bible answers revelation outline. The two periods most often mentioned are the latter part of neros reign a. Book of revelation outline summary online bible nwt.
We are meant to understand it as future prophecy related to the end times. God gives the apostle john four glimpses of revelation that every one of us can see and gain a quick grasp of the entire book of revelation. It is hoped the student will gain a feeling for apocalyptic writings which are found in revelation. If youre befuddled by the book of revelation in the bible, dont fret. The purpose of this section is to show the content of the book, not its meaning. Both testaments can be divided into history instruction prophecy revelation is the only book of prophecy in the new testament. Four glimpses in the book of revelation revelation 1. Apocalyptic literature is a type of writing containing symbols and visions. Revelation bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. A useful guide to your study because it shows the structure of the book. Outline of visions john saw and recorded now before we proceed further with our studies of the book of revelation, i would like to provide you with an outline of the book as a useful guide to your study.
Revelation was written when christians were entering a time of persecution. Of course, even after going over the book s content, it can still be difficult to know what revelation is all about. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Very important we note this and realize we cannot study revelation in the same way we study the book of romans. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness.